Photo courtesy of Love Wellington - Nov 2021

Photo courtesy of Bill Tomlinson - October 2023

Dothill Local Nature Reserve       

For wildlife and you

This haven for wildlife is a large area of green open space in the northwest corner of Telford. Designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 2016, it is owned by Telford & Wrekin Council and is freely accessible to the public.

The LNR comprises three main areas: Dothill Pool, Tee Lake and Beanhill Valley. Although it is surrounded by residential areas and main roads, the Reserve is the tranquil home to a diverse range of habitats and species over fairly gentle terrain. There are lakes, streams, woods and open meadows. It is small enough to explore within a few hours, yet large enough to be a peaceful retreat from everyday life.

There are various walks around the Reserve, including the 50 Tree Trail and the shorter, circular route the Three Bridge Way.

The Henge provides a focal point and central place to meet, where the Friends group hold various events throughout the year.

Parking is available a short distance from the west entrances to the Reserve at Admaston House Community Centre. 

Beanhill Brook

Beanhill Brook

Some of the Friends building a dead-hedge

Some of the Friends building a dead-hedge

Wildflower meadow

Wildflower meadow

Comments

Vonnie Blakeman

28.04.2022 15:50

A big thank you to all you wonderful volunteers, what an amazing paradise you have developed.

Daniel

28.08.2021 07:58

Hi, I'm afraid to say I've discovered a hole in my parley where my keys used to be whilst walking through the reserve. Do you have a page or a forum I could post on in case someone finds them?

Fiona

29.08.2021 09:39

Hello Daniel,
That's unfortunate.
We have a Lost & Found page on this website where I could pop the details - your best bet though is probably our Facebook page which I see you've already done!
Fiona

Kris

21.02.2021 13:34

Hi, do the friends of dothill ever meet and do work at the weekends?

Fiona Dean

21.02.2021 17:03

Hello, thank you for your message. We used to run a monthly Saturday session but these were discontinued in 2019 due to lack of interest. Space limited here - can I help with anything else?

One of our Members

29.12.2019 18:15

Thank you for your emails over the last year. I am unfortunately unable to offer any assistance, but I wish to express my thanks to you & the workers. You have all made such a difference to the area.

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Latest comments

29.10 | 09:14

Wellington UDC Sewage Works were just beyond the end of the blocks going north.
https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=17.3&lat=52.71466&lon=-2.53383&layers=193&right=BingHyb

04.10 | 18:40

I think a water pipe or sewage pipe was supported on those blocks many years ago, they look pre war.

28.04 | 15:50

A big thank you to all you wonderful volunteers, what an amazing paradise you have developed.

03.04 | 14:38

What are the large concrete blocks that are along one of the paths in nature reserve walk please

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